
Hall's Corner
November 4, 2022
Dear BHS Families and Students,
Happy Friday!
This is a reminder that we will NOT have school next Friday, 11/11/2022, in honor of our veterans.
Our first quarter will end on November 15th. Please talk to your students about how they are doing, check SchoolTool for up to date grades, missing assignments, etc. If you have further questions, please reach out to your student’s teacher(s).
I hope you and your family are well. Go BRUINS!
Be well,
Tom
The following information is contained in this week’s Hall’s Corner.
- Students in the News
- Battle of the Bruins
- Model UN Food Drive
- SAT/ACT and College Admissions Parent Presentation with Q&A
- AP Exam Order Deadline is November 15
FEV Tutoring, free online tutoring is back!
- Parent Square Communication
- OPEN/CLOSED Campus & Main Entrance and Exits
- Cell Phone Reminders
- Brighton -Bremen German Exchange 2023
- Rennes French Exchange
- Ski and Snowboard Club
- Calendar of Events for September
- Counseling News
- Athletics
Students in the News, Making BHS Proud!
The Brighton field hockey team won the Section V Class A Championship
On Tuesday, Nov. 1, the fifth-seeded Bruins defeated third-seeded Webster Thomas, 5-2, in the finals at Fairport High School. It’s Brighton’s first field hockey championship since 2015.
The team includes seniors Julia Ross, Alissa Bondi, Alexis Heveron, Elena Mendoza, Ella Yager, Inez van Keken, Eva Condemi, Sarah Roode, Lily Mazzochi, Kaiya Larkins, Melinda Lazenby, Olivia Gianforti, Avery Coke, Maria Minemier, and Nicolette Hagen; junior Willa Runge and sophomore Maya Costanza. Jessica Wasserman is the head coach, Jenny Terwilliger is an assistant coach, and Keeley Samsonik is an assistant coach and JV coach.
"We finished second last year so this win is really meaningful to us,” Wasserman said. “Everyone played so well and most importantly, they played as team. Everyone contributed. It was really exciting to watch!”
BHS Students Take First Place in Central New York Chess Open
BHS Executive Hosts first ever Battle of the Bruins
Model UN Food Drive
Model UN is hosting a Fundraiser for Refugees helping Refugees! Starting from October 31st to November 18th we are collecting canned goods and non-perishable boxed items. Your generous donations can be dropped off at the Model UN box near door 1 and the main gym. These donations will help refugees get the support they need and is a wonderful opportunity for Brighton Bruins to give back to their community.
The SAT & ACT, what you need to know!
Missed the PTSA Meeting with the Principal from October 27th? A recording of the meeting is available HERE for your viewing.
The meeting covered the importance of the SAT and SAT or the distinctions between need and merit aid. View the double feature of college admissions insight as nationally recognized experts Mike Bergin of Chariot Learning and Jona Jacobson of jj College Admission Advising shared essential information for college-bound students.
Attention AP Students & Parents
The AP Exams will be May 1- May 12, 2023.
AP Exam fees are $97 and due by November 15, 2022.
Payments can be made online by credit card or by check.
For more detailed information and forms go to: https://www.bcsd.org/Domain/259
Parent Square is Brighton’s new tool for all K-12 communication!
Click here for a PDF including QR codes for easy registration and Parent Square tips.
OPEN/CLOSED CAMPUS & MAIN ENTRANCE AND EXITS
OPEN/CLOSED CAMPUS & MAIN ENTRANCE AND EXITS
We are proud to maintain our tradition of open campus. This is a privilege granted to Brighton High School students and should be respected. It can be revoked and/or restricted by administration and/or by parent request. The District’s K-12 Safety Committee has recommended that we implement additional sign in/out procedures along with one point of entry during the school day. Students will be required to sign/swipe out when leaving the building during regular school hours at DOOR #1.
BHS will continue to have an OPEN CAMPUS periods 5,6,7 (11:35-1:58) for ALL students.
- Students with free periods during this time are welcome to leave campus. Students may lose this privilege for academic and/or behavioral reasons. Students are not allowed to transport other students in cars during the school day.
- ONLY seniors will be allowed to leave campus periods 2 and 3 if they have a free this year.
- During closed periods 2 and 3, students in grades 9-12 may sign out of the building, go to the back TK9 field area, and MUST remain ON CAMPUS to study, eat, or socialize, unless campus is closed for security reasons.
- Campus is closed periods 1, 4, and 8, and ALL students must remain in school unless leaving for an appointment or signing out for an early dismissal.
- From November 28th – April 15th each school year, students will not be allowed to leave the building except during OPEN CAMPUS periods.
- Students will be able to continue to go outside during FLEX from 11:01-11:31 to eat, socialize, study, or use the field area for sports.
- Students will continue to sign in/out from the attendance office if arriving late to school or leaving early for appointments and exit through DOOR #1.
FAMILIES – if you DO NOT want your child to have OPEN CAMPUS privileges, please notify their assistant principal.
New Cell Phone Policy
Brighton -Bremen German Exchange 2023
the Brighton - Breman Exchange will be February 15-24, 2023. Click here to see the preliminary itinerary and trip registration information.
Rennes French Exchange Program is looking for host families
Would you like to host a French student from January 29th- February 8th, 2023? 43 French students will be visiting, and we still need to place 17 male students. Hosting is open to BHS students enrolled in a French, physics or chemistry class this year. Please contact Madame Beh for more information or come to 304 for a host family application. Information on traveling to France will be available at the end of the month. Merci!!
Ski and Snowboard Club Information
Do you like to ski or snowboard or both? Be a part of BHS ski and snowboard club! It will be 3 Saturdays in January and 3 in February at Bristol Mountain. The bus leaves BHS at 7:30 am and returns around 4:45 pm. Ski and snowboard club student lift ticket passes are $309.00 before 11/15/2022. After 11/16/22 they go up to $329.00. Equipment rental is not included but is available. For more information contact Mrs. Nadine Dykes in the printshop or send and email to nadine_dykes@bcsd.org
Calendar of Upcoming Events at BHS
In Counseling
9-12 November Newsletter
Senior Newsletter and Rep Schedule
2022-2023 School Tool Parent Portal
Check the portal for student grades, missing assignments, or attendance.
SchoolTool Portal link
BHS Counselor Assignments 242-5000 ext. 4803
Administrator and Counselor Information
Click here for names and contact information.